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November 28, 2023 Second arrest of protestor shows concerning pattern of police disregard for free speech

Second arrest of protestor shows concerning pattern of police disregard for free speech

MEDIA RELEASE   28 November 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Second arrest of protestor shows concerning pattern of police disregard for free speech   In addition to the arrest of a peaceful silent pro...

November 27, 2023 Woman arrested for peaceful counter-protest: New Zealand’s Police must protect right to peaceful protest

Woman arrested for peaceful counter-protest: New Zealand’s Police must protect right to peaceful protest

MEDIA RELEASE 27 November 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Woman arrested for peaceful counter-protest: New Zealand’s Police must protect right to peaceful protest At the pro-Palestinian protest on Auckla...

November 24, 2023 Free Speech Union welcomes Government’s early steps to defend free speech

Free Speech Union welcomes Government’s early steps to defend free speech

MEDIA RELEASE 24 November 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union welcomes Government’s early steps to defend free speech    Policy objectives announced today by the Incoming-Government will stre...

November 22, 2023 Principal’s eligibility shouldn’t depend on ideological litmus test

Principal’s eligibility shouldn’t depend on ideological litmus test

MEDIA RELEASE 22 November 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Principal’s eligibility shouldn’t depend on ideological litmus test  At the invitation of the Ministry of Education, the Free Speech Union has ...

November 13, 2023 Thousands sign public letter calling for tolerance in debate over Israel-Gaza conflict

Thousands sign public letter calling for tolerance in debate over Israel-Gaza conflict

MEDIA RELEASE 13 November 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Thousands sign public letter calling for tolerance in debate over Israel-Gaza conflict In just 48 hours, thousands of New Zealanders have joined t...

November 1, 2023 Censorship doesn’t work: National's policy to ban patches is counterproductive

Censorship doesn’t work: National's policy to ban patches is counterproductive

MEDIA RELEASE  01 November 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Censorship doesn’t work: National's policy to ban patches is counterproductive National’s policy to ban gang patches in public will cau...